Trinity Presbyterian Church (USA) Mercer, Pa.

He Is RISEN!

Welcome to Trinity Presbyterian Church in historic Mercer, Pennsylvania!
110 East Market Street
Mercer, PA 16137                                
Phone: 724-662-2680
FAX: 724-662-0222
Office Hours: M-F 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m.
              (Office closed Wednesdays June-August)
             "Serving Christ since 1804"                             
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REV. DR. WILLIAM P. CROOKS, PASTOR
 

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We're just east of the Historic County Court House

Trinity Presbyterian Church in Mercer PA
"Serving Christ Since 1804"

Sunday Morning Worship--11 a.m.

(Adult-supervised child care through pre-kindergarten age provided in the first floor nursery in the east wing) 

 
May 27--Pentecost. Rev. Bill Knechtel, Guest Minister. Sermon: "From Sinking Stone to Solid Rock." Text: Acts 2:37-41. Special music by the chancel choir--a choir selected favorite: "You Are the Christ." Offertory: "America the Beautiful."
 
June 3--10 a.m. Summer Hours begin. Dr. Crooks preaches. Sacrament of Holy Communion. Special music by the chancel choir--a choir selected favorite: "Shout to the Lord." Graduating seniors recognized. Offertory: "The Longer I Serve Him." Reception following church.
 
June 10--10 a.m. CASUAL SERVICE AND CHURCH FAMILY PICNIC AT 4-H PARK (Rt. 19 north on the left, 2 miles from court house). Dr. Crooks preaches. Summer Soloists: Kimberly and Tony Paglia, vocal.
 
June 17--10 a.m. Dr. Crooks preaches. Summer Soloist: Carol Carlson, vocal.
 
June 24--10 a.m. Dr. Crooks preaches. Summer Soloist: Carol Mixer, piano.
 
July 1--10 a.m. Cindy Philson, Guest Preacher. Summer Soloist: Jonah Klixbull, vocal. Offertory: "We Have Come into His House."
 
July 8--10 a.m. Cindy Philson, Guest Preacher. Sumer Soloists: Cary Cooper and Bethany Juergens, violin.
 
July 15--10 a.m. Dr. Crooks preaches. The Sacrament of Holy Communion. Special music by the chancel choir: "One Bread, One Body."

July 22--10 a.m. Dr. Crooks preaches. Summer Soloist: Marilyn Rost, vocal.

July 29--10 a.m. Dr. Crooks preaches. Summer Soloist: Leah Moose, vocal.

August 5--10 a.m. Dr. Crooks preaches. Summer Soloist: Hugh Ringer, vocal.
 
August 12--10 a.m. Dr. Crooks preaches. Congregational Hymn Sing.
 
August 19--10 a.m. Dr. Crooks preaches. Summer Soloist: Cyndy Portman, vocal.
 
August 26--10 a.m. Dr. Crooks preaches. Summer Soloists: Trinity Recorder Consort.
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         Church School for All Ages--9:45 a.m.

 "Second Edition" church school is available for Grades K-4 at 11:15 a.m.
(see more details on Junior Church)

We welcome you to join us Sunday morning.

Trinity Tidbits:

      *Welcome the start of summer with a Worship Service and Church Family Picnic at 10 a.m. on Sunday, June 10 at the 4-H Park (two miles north of the Court House on Route 19 on the left). Dress casually and enjoy the picnic and fellowship after worship. Meat and beverages will be provided. Bring your own table service and a dish to share. Games will be provided for children. Adults may bring their own games or cards or simply relax and enjoy the fellowship.

        *Join the women of Trinity for a summer of studying the book of James using Beth Moore's Mercy Triumphs as a guide. Each week's program includes weekly reading and reflection as well as video segments that supplement the text, followed by discussion. The eight-week study runs from 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays, June 13 through August 1. Child care will be provided. Sign up in Tait Hall (ground floor, main building) by June 3 so that books can be ordered. See Andrea Crooks or Meredith Allen for more information.

     *Trinity's Summer Rummage Sale will be from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Friday, June 15 and from 8 a.m.-noon on Saturday, June 16 in Tait Hall (ground floor, main building). Gently-used items may be brought to the church Sunday-Wednesday, June 10-13. If you need transportation for larger items, please call the church office at 724-662-2680.

      *Tickets are now on sale  for this year's Trinity Night at PNC Park. An air-conditioned bus will leave the church at 4:45 p.m. on Friday, August 24 for the Pirates game against the Milwaukee Brewers. For details, click on the "Summer at Trinity" tab. 8 TICKETS LEFT! 

     *A total of 115 Red Geraniums for Pentecost will be placed in the sanctuary on Sunday, May 27. See the list of donors and those they honor or memorialize on the  "Summer at Trinity" tab.

      * Thanks to all Choir Members for adding to the music ministry of Trinity Church: Judy Arnold, 31 years; Carol Carlson, 49 years; David Courtney, 36 years; John Courtney, 36 years; Pamela Courtney, 36 years; Marlene Eshbaugh, 4 years; Judy Gregory, 30 years; Ginny Highfield, 13 years; Lisa Miller, 29 years; Kimberly Paglia, 10 years; Tony Paglia, 9 years; Carol Parkinson, 11 years; Harry Parkinson, 11 years; Cyndy Portman, 2 years; Marilyn Rost, 2 years; Vicky Roxberry, 4 years;  Donna Sankey, 30 years; Jim Sankey; 34 years; Delores Stone, 21 years; Karla Snyder, 20 years; Sandee Swansiger, 24 years; Shawn Timblin, 1 year; and David Watson, 38 years.

      *Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, the church has been able to purchase a 37-note, three-octave set of Hand-Held Choir Chimes, crafted by Malmark, Inc., the company that also created our set of hand bells. 

     *The Senior Citizens' Dinner, sponsored by the Deacons for those members of the congregation ages 65 and older, served 42 members on Sunday, April 15. Chuck Thorpe provided the program following the meal. 

     *PARKING FOR CHURCH-- ROOM FOR EVERYBODY!! Thanks to all of you who are parking on the street, around the square, or (with their approval) in the Methodist lot so that those who need to park closer for worship services have plenty of parking spaces available. In addition to the marked handicap spaces, please continue to save the other spaces along the east of the church off the alley to make it easier for those with physical concerns. Parking spaces in that area allow people to enter via The Sharing Place door or the double doors by the elevator and eliminate any steps. Other spaces near the kitchen door also provide easy access to the building. And remember, the Deacons have a list of members of the congregation willing to provide rides to and from church. Contact Judy Arnold or Lori Carlson or the church office (724-662-2680) a couple days ahead of time to use this service!

    *Trinity's congregation provides an Adult-Supervised Nursery located on the first floor of the east wing during all worship services, with two caregivers each week. We have also added a Parent Check-In and Paging System (similar to pagers used at restaurants) and will continue to work on additional upgrades.

       *The weekly Praise and Worship Service: A New Song is at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays in The Sharing Place (first floor ground level, east wing). Come and sing contemporary music, hear a brief message, receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion, and enjoy fellowship. The service usually runs about 40 minutes. All ages are welcome!  On hiatus until September.

    *THE TRINITY PRESS-byterian church newsletter is mailed monthly to members and friends of the congregation. If you currently are not on the mailing list or know of someone who would like to receive a copy each month, please call the church office at 724-662-2680.   

                                                                                             

trinitymercer@hotmail.com       110 East Market Street,   Mercer, PA   16137      724-662-2680